The book club is a nonprofit organisation set up in nigeria in 2005. The port harcourt bid, put together by the rainbow book club, beat 10 other contending cities, including oxford, to become the 14th world book capital. Css bookshops limited is a book company located in abuja, for sales of all kinds of books and other publication. Abuja book club is an initiative of society of young nigerian writers. Stakeholders advocate better deal for book industry the. May 23, 2014 the rainbow book club partners with the rivers state government to organise the annual garden city literary festival now the port harcourt book festival. In the spirit of the yuletide season, the rainbow book club has called. Sarah amakhabi of the rainbow book club was at the nigerian international book fair which held 7th to 12th may, 2019 at the university of. List of property in rainbow town, port harcourt, rivers. Find a group in abuja imagine what you could do with the right people by your side. Some are usually with tiny handkerchiefs tied round their heads as scarves.
In a rare but inspiring experience for the kids, the vice president alongside the rainbow book club founder, mrs koko kalango, read and took questions from the bookthe legend. His excellency, vice president of the federal republic of nigeria, prof, yemi osinbajo will read to primary school students in abuja from the legend nelson mandela by dapo adeleke. The rainbow book club rbc is an ngo that was founded in 2005 to promote reading for personal and social development in africa. Our local experts have made a list of clubs, lounges and bars where you can experience nigerias nightlife. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Mydestination nigeria is your one stop travel guide and business directory. Volunteer application students join the rainbow childrens club rcc and learn how you can use the broadcast and social media to voice your concerns. Abuja celebrates chinua achebes classic things fall. We are immensely grateful to egaps, emerging platform groups, marvelous mike printing press, mattini book club, fenan digital prints ltd. Within 3 miles 5 km of this abuja hotel, youll find national hospital abuja and embassy of the european union. Since 2009, through these book donation drives and with help from partners, rainbow book club has planted 12 seed libraries in different locations. Nigerian national mosque and abuja stadium are also within 3 miles 5 km. My experience at a strip club in abuja naijasinglegirl. Campaign to draw attention to the importance of reading to personal and national development.
Plot 1275, nkwere street, garki 2, abuja fct nigeria. Rainbow book club promises to engage more writers in 2019. I went to an abuja strip club with a group of friends last weekend. The unesco director and country representative, dr a. Patabah book club is a lagosbased book club and subscription service that meets every third sunday of the month at adeniran ogunsanya shopping mall, surulere. Apr 22, 2018 his excellency, vice president of the federal republic of nigeria, prof, yemi osinbajo will read to primary school students in abuja from the legend nelson mandela by dapo adeleke. Koko kalango, and some pupils of lea govt primary school, gwarimpa, abuja when osinbajo visited the school to commemorate the international world book and. Updated 2018 prices full list of hotels no booking fees best price guarantee. Words and wine book club 1,008 members duolingo abuja spanish meetup.
The rainbow book club partners with the rivers state government to organise the annual garden city literary festival now the port harcourt book festival. Four men and they could not even get me a club to chill na wa. A group of children will listen to a message from professor chinua achebe and former secretary. Centres in lagos jazz hole, quintessence and terra culture, abuja. Gay prostitutes take over abuja nightlife the point. The abuja literary society als founded by victor anoliefo, ike anya, ferdinand agu and ken ike okere in 1998 is an initiative that brings together writers, aspiring writers, book lovers, intellectuals, and generally anyone with an interest in the literary arts and looking to relax in a creative atmosphere. It features a swimming pool, fitness center, bar, snack bar, and restaurant. Dec 28, 2018 since 2009, through these book donation drives and with help from partners, rainbow book club has planted 12 seed libraries in different locations. This book is described as a novel of childhood, of the delicate, complex balance of power and love between siblings. Business travelers can take advantage of the free wifi in public areas. The rainbow book club successfully and meritoriously delivered on this project. The book club started as a collaborative event with its independent bookstore, patabah, to create a space that focused on readers and allowed them to engage in open and fun discussions.
The 2017 competition was sponsored by myrainbowbooks, egaps, and the patron of the competition, mr. Social media expert at rainbow book club november, 20. Kapital klub is a classy luxurious hotel located in asokoro, abuja. In 2012 the rainbow book club published nigerian literature a coat of many colours a coffee table book featuring 50 nigerian writers in 50 years of independence. The rainbow book club encourages reading for personal and social development. Each room is tastefully furnished with air conditioning, flat screen tv with satellite connections, sofe, coffee table, desk with chair, internet service and a modern private bathroom with shower. Lagos mainland and island, abuja, kwara, jos and portharcourt. A nursery and primary school running a blend of both the british and nigerian curricula. Discover all the book clubs in nigeria today bookclubs. File photo prostitutes in abuja employ new technology to bring their trade up to date by adedayo ogunleye abuja, the capital of nigeria, is a city with its own unique allure the promise of a good or better life. Rainbow book club sets up book clubs in primary and secondary schools that meets weekly to discuss the book of the month and members fill in their workbooks in order to get rewards as they make progress. It is situated in trans amadi, the industrial and commercial core of port harcourt.
Rainbow book club office in pro office 4, pro office 4, usuma street, o. Breakfast, wifi, and parking are free at this hotel. A restaurant and a barlounge are featured at this hotel. The rainbow book club rbc began the get nigeria reading again. Sofa lounge is located at plot 81 ademola adetokunbo crescent wuse 2 abuja, we are leading the pack in nighttime entertainment and recreation in the fct. Abuja book club consists of group of people who get together, periodically meet to discuss the book they have red, and to exchange such books. In particular, the rbc promotes reading amongst children and young adults. Chigozie obioma author, the fishermen, and supported by niger delta development commission nddc, mattini book club, marvelous mike press, fenan digital prints, blooming chicken, cassava republic, iyin creative, and hebn publishers. Book clubs groups in abuja heres a look at some book clubs groups near abuja.
Rainbow gives goodluck coat of many colours vanguard news. The book club was responsible for the port harcourt world book capital. Some bear female names like amina, asabe, bola bigtime politicians patronise us, gay prostitute reveals nightfall is an anxious moment for a group of men in abuja, lurking around okonjo iweala, ajose adeogun and other streets in utako. This idea was inspired after i attended a book club hangout at the port harcourt literary society library. Located in abuja, 11 miles from big church, house x provides accommodations with a bar, free private parking and a shared lounge. Abuja celebrates chinua achebes classic things fall apart.
The rainbow book club was founded in 2005 and is part of the rainbow foundation, a faithbased non governmental organisation registered in nigeria. Born in kano, hadiza isma elrufai holds bsc and msc degrees in architecture from ahmadu bello university, zaria, nigeria, and an mba degree from the same university. Check out groups in the abuja area and give one a try. Building society we believe that reading is one of the keys to creating an enlightened and selfempowering society. Your cancellation request will be handled by the property, based on your chosen policy and. For some, these dreams come true easily, for others maybe not. Volunteer opportunities range from shortterm to longterm assignments. The hottest club to attend on a weekend is a book club. The first one we went to was closed for the day, another one didnt have a lot of people in the words of the bouncer the club doesnt start jumping till 1.
Rainbow spreads joy of reading at christmas the guardian. Since 2005 the rainbow book club has been involved in various advocacy programmes to draw attention to the importance of reading to personal and national. Rainbow book club, organisers of the event, are the initiators and promoters of the get nigeria reading again. At this point me sef i was tired and sadly not from dancing. One of the biggest book clubs in nigeria, established in 2005. It was never part of my itinerary even though i am open to spontaneous outings and a strip club was the last place i expected to find myself but there i was, with a group of igbo. If you dont book a flexible rate, you may not be entitled to a refund. Night clubs in abuja, nigeria list of night clubs nigeria. Vice president osinbajo celebrates world book and copyright. The campaign is aimed mainly at children and youth. Plot 218, gudu district apo qtrs garki, abuja phone. Apr 25, 2018 in a rare but inspiring experience for the kids, the vice president alongside the rainbow book club founder, mrs koko kalango, read and took questions from the bookthe legend. Osinbajo marks international world book day with abuja pupils. Bookworms arise book club was borne out of the need to satisfy raging bookworms and bring together like minded individuals to discuss and develop good reading habits.
Standard plaza, plot 2302, herbert macaulay way, wuse zone 6, abuja fct nigeria. Due to covid19, i wanted to provide an opportunity for people outside my regular book club to connect virtually with each other to discuss books, and gain friendships much in the same way we have with our inperson groups over the years. Visit vconnect for rainbow book club in maitama, abuja. About rainbow town, port harcourt, rivers rainbow town is a mixed use development located in rivers state, nigeria.
In 2005 we kicked off the get nigeria reading again. An abundance of scorpions by hadiza isma elrufai refined ng. Melrose books and publishing limited is a book publishing company located in abuja, providing services on publishing and marketing of educational books of all levels including novels and other educational materials. Osinbajo marks international world book day with abuja. Vice president yemi osinbajo, founder of rainbow book club, mrs.
Rainbow book club in pro office 4, pro office 4, usuma. To celebrate the world book and copyright day, the rainbow book club rbc is organizing a reading programme in abuja on the 23rd of. The abuja literary society als founded by victor anoliefo, ike anya, ferdinand agu and ken ike okere in 1998 is an initiative that brings together writers, aspiring writers, booklovers, intellectuals, and generally anyone with an interest in the literary arts and looking to relax in a creative atmosphere. Jun 25, 2017 volunteering rainbow children foundation welcomes and encourages committed individuals to apply as volunteers for positions in our lagos, anambra and abuja offices. They wait by the roadside, displaying their hairy muscular legs for wouldbe. It was established by the society in order to contribute its own quota towards the growth and development of reading culture in nigeria. A book club open to book lovers residing in nigeria. In the spirit of the yuletide season, the rainbow book club has called out to the public to join hands to plant seed libraries in indigent communities through its book donation drive. Since that time, the programme has involved over students from about 100 schools in rivers, bayelsa, cross river and lagos states, as well as abuja. We are project managers of the port harcourt world book capital 2014 year. We believe that reading is one of the keys to creating an enlightened and selfempowering society. Rainbow book club is one of the best book clubs in nigeria. Rainbow book club jobs in nigeria april 2020 myjobmag. If you love literature, you should join a book club.
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